Newmarket Physio: Splinting Overview, and How to Use It as First Aid

Splinting is a type of treatment used to manage musculoskeletal injuries, particularly those that involve fractures in the arms and legs. Splinting immobilises the bone, which helps decrease pain and bleeding while preventing further injury. Splinting can be used as the lone treatment for certain injuries.

Equipment

Traditionally, the material used for splinting has been plaster of Paris, but splinting techniques and methods have evolved through the years, and today, there are many types of splinting materials available including fibreglass, pre-padded fibreglass, aluminium, pre-formed plaster, and more.

The choice between custom and pre-formed splints usually depends on what’s convenient and what’s being required by the physician. For light injuries, a patient may be given the power to choose his splint material. For serious cases however, it is usually the physician’s judgment that must be followed. Read more on this article:
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome FAQs

Shoulder impingement syndrome is a painful condition presumed to cause bursitis and rotator cuff injuries. To help you understand the condition better, here are some frequently asked questions about the condition

What is shoulder impingement syndrome?

Shoulder impingement syndrome, also called thrower’s shoulder or swimmer’s shoulder, is a common shoulder injury that occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff muscled become ‘impinged,’ or when they become trapped or compressed when the shoulders move. The undue pressure and friction damages the tendons and bursa, which results in painful shoulder movements.